Cebu

[PhilJoy]

Phil,

I'd be lost without Grab. There was a time that they were trying to promote their own financial services so wouldn't link third party cards but that's been fixed now. Mine is paid in local currency and charged against my Wise Card. It's worked without problems in numerous countries in the past year, no problems.

Thanks G,

I'll give it another crack next time around.

My Phils only phone hasn't been happy. So that might be the issue.

I must admit I'm pretty useless with phones and all the apps you have to have these days. I generally do everything on a laptop if I can. On Pina I can use both.

I suppose I'm just at the stage of not wanting to learn how to use yet another piece of new technology.

I only just re-trained how to 'do it' with a condom last week. And that was an effort.

_Phil.

[Goferring]

Now there is an app that's becoming more popular in the PH, called maxim, some important destination cannot be found on grab, like s&r.

While in TH I had tons of grab rides cancelled by the driver after waiting already for 10-15 minutes, at some point it became ridiculous.

Vaid point. Some countries do have similar apps that are more popular locally. Gojek, Bolt etc.

G.

[Old And Ugly]

Phil,

I'd be lost without Grab. There was a time that they were trying to promote their own financial services so wouldn't link third party cards but that's been fixed now. Mine is paid in local currency and charged against my Wise Card. It's worked without problems in numerous countries in the past year, no problems.

If you have your system that works, all power to you but there is no way I'm going back to thieving pricks at airports, never having the right amount of cash on me or trying to explain a destination in some obscure dialect. Not to mention booking to collect a third parts as mentioned before.

To be fair, I did come across 'no cars available' once but that was when it was pissing with rain, waaaay out in the boonies at a hourly hire flop house on the edge of Butuan. Never had a problem in town.

Cheers. G.

Now there is an app that's becoming more popular in the PH, called maxim, some important destination cannot be found on grab, like s&r.

While in TH I had tons of grab rides cancelled by the driver after waiting already for 10-15 minutes, at some point it became ridiculous.

[Goferring]

Agreed G,

But I've never managed to get that Grab app to work. Even on the Phils phone I carry. And if I do, it says 'no drivers in the area' or similar. Really?

I've just found that if a girl wants to provide a 'Daffy Duck' for 3 k, she'll get there even if she gets a Habal-Habal and then hits you up for a 200 p taxi fare.

I always pay on delivery, in more ways than one.

_Phil.

Phil,

I'd be lost without Grab. There was a time that they were trying to promote their own financial services so wouldn't link third party cards but that's been fixed now. Mine is paid in local currency and charged against my Wise Card. It's worked without problems in numerous countries in the past year, no problems.

If you have your system that works, all power to you but there is no way I'm going back to thieving pricks at airports, never having the right amount of cash on me or trying to explain a destination in some obscure dialect. Not to mention booking to collect a third parts as mentioned before.

To be fair, I did come across 'no cars available' once but that was when it was pissing with rain, waaaay out in the boonies at a hourly hire flop house on the edge of Butuan. Never had a problem in town.

Cheers. G.

[MoonShot]

Girls can be scared that they will be stuck with the taxi bill if they arrive and the guy is a no show. I find it better to send a Grab to pick them up at my cost.

This also weeds out the scammers. If they start making excuses that sending them transposition money is better than you know it was all BS.

Enjoy. G.

Although it is better to pay when she arrives, there is a real risk to the girl that the guy won't actually be there. Then she is really in trouble because she has no money and owes the taxi driver money. Does this happen? Yes, there are guys out of the country who like to play games with the girls. I know that in Mexico City, it is common practice now for the girls to ask for the transport money upfront due to no shows by the guys and the girls being stuck with the taxi fare.

So, it is understandable that the girl would ask for the transport upfront but as mentioned, you can arrange for Grab or moto transport on your cellphone for her.

[PhilJoy]

Girls can be scared that they will be stuck with the taxi bill if they arrive and the guy is a no show. I find it better to send a Grab to pick them up at my cost.

This also weeds out the scammers. If they start making excuses that sending them transposition money is better than you know it was all BS.

Enjoy. G.

Agreed G,

But I've never managed to get that Grab app to work. Even on the Phils phone I carry. And if I do, it says 'no drivers in the area' or similar. Really?

I've just found that if a girl wants to provide a 'Daffy Duck' for 3 k, she'll get there even if she gets a Habal-Habal and then hits you up for a 200 p taxi fare.

I always pay on delivery, in more ways than one.

_Phil.

[Goferring]

If they want money up-front for a taxi fare, just say you'll pay the driver when they arrive. Despite the traffic, it might only be 200 p.

_Phil.

Girls can be scared that they will be stuck with the taxi bill if they arrive and the guy is a no show. I find it better to send a Grab to pick them up at my cost.

This also weeds out the scammers. If they start making excuses that sending them transposition money is better than you know it was all BS.

Enjoy. G.

[PhilJoy]

Thanks Phil for the observational notes.

I've been reassessing my trip. After Cebu and then Bohol, I've decided to skip Danao and to take in more of the south after Moalboal, where I'll spend the Easter week, then on to Dumaguete (hope ferry ride is smooth) then back on Cebu up through Oslob, Argao and finally Mactan before flight out. Not too heavily reliant on hobbying but will take it as it comes, or doesn't.

Cheers!

Not a problem Mary.

Sounds like a better plan and a good tourist route.

Keep PL active on your phone at all times and set it so girls can see your location when you're close to them and you never know your luck.

For 'hobbying' I'd spend a few extra days in Mactan / Lapu Lapu before you depart if you haven't got too much action prior.

You should get hits from girls in Cebu City and Mandaue as well as the local girls.

If they want money up-front for a taxi fare, just say you'll pay the driver when they arrive. Despite the traffic, it might only be 200 p.

I've stayed at the Waterfront across the road from the airport a few times and they're girl friendly. But you'll probably find cheaper options on Mactan, but maybe not so convenient.

_Phil.

[Miss MaryHinge]

Hi Mary,

I did the trip down from Bantayan to Cebu City on Saturday and made some observations for you on the way.

(I had the PL notifications set along the way).

As for Bogo, forget it. It's quite vast, but not a great area and quite a way to travel in the hope of glory.

Actually, travelling down the coast there doesn't look to be too many options. But don't give up on that plan. A bus fare from up top of the island to the city is only 260 p.

Places like Carmen and Catmon and there-abouts are on the coast. However, these places are not particularly pretty and there are limited accommodation options from the look of it. I got a few hits via PL when I was travelling through Catmon.

I'd say your best bet would be Danao. There seems to be some newer retail areas around the port area, and to the south there looked to be a few resorts. Or decent hotels. One, I think the name was Coco Palms and there were a few others. Keep in mind, these were just observations from a bus.

From the top of the island the most hits I got on PL was in Danao.

Once you go further south than that, you're basically hitting Cebu City, where you'll get heaps of hits from girls all around.

I suppose it's just a matter if you want to make the effort of finding something elsewhere. That coast road will be no tourist hot spot. But you never know where or how you'll get lucky.

_Phil.

Thanks Phil for the observational notes.

I've been reassessing my trip. After Cebu and then Bohol, I've decided to skip Danao and to take in more of the south after Moalboal, where I'll spend the Easter week, then on to Dumaguete (hope ferry ride is smooth) then back on Cebu up through Oslob, Argao and finally Mactan before flight out. Not too heavily reliant on hobbying but will take it as it comes, or doesn't.

Cheers!

[PhilJoy]

I see small towns like Danao, Toledo (I've made a PL contact here, which could be fruitful) and so on. Also see Bogo City far north but that looks like I'd have to back track down the coast.

input welcome!

Cheers.

Hi Mary,

I did the trip down from Bantayan to Cebu City on Saturday and made some observations for you on the way.

(I had the PL notifications set along the way).

As for Bogo, forget it. It's quite vast, but not a great area and quite a way to travel in the hope of glory.

Actually, travelling down the coast there doesn't look to be too many options. But don't give up on that plan. A bus fare from up top of the island to the city is only 260 p.

Places like Carmen and Catmon and there-abouts are on the coast. However, these places are not particularly pretty and there are limited accommodation options from the look of it. I got a few hits via PL when I was travelling through Catmon.

I'd say your best bet would be Danao. There seems to be some newer retail areas around the port area, and to the south there looked to be a few resorts. Or decent hotels. One, I think the name was Coco Palms and there were a few others. Keep in mind, these were just observations from a bus.

From the top of the island the most hits I got on PL was in Danao.

Once you go further south than that, you're basically hitting Cebu City, where you'll get heaps of hits from girls all around.

I suppose it's just a matter if you want to make the effort of finding something elsewhere. That coast road will be no tourist hot spot. But you never know where or how you'll get lucky.

_Phil.

[WestCoast1]

Lately I post, is there, then later it disappears. Just did it one hour ago about Bogo, now is gone, weird!

Are you moderated? Its possible that it slipped thru the mod and posted, then later a mod removed it.

Additionally I posted a few weeks ago that I can't see Hot Shane Hot's posts when I am logged in. His posts are simply invisible to me when I am logged in, but I can see them when I am not logged in. He is not in my Ignore List.

Something strange this way comes.

[Old And Ugly]

Lately I post, is there, then later it disappears. Just did it one hour ago about Bogo, now is gone, weird!

[Goferring]

Well, I've been here now for just on two weeks and decided to count the cash and see how it's all panned out.

All flights and accomodation were paid prior in advance.

I started out with 100 k and have 30 k left in cash as I write this. Haven't used a credit card or debit card once.

I've had action on 9 of the 13 days with three different girls. All have been FL's.

I've had two all nighters at 3 k per night. And two all nighters at 5 k per night. The rest have been 3 k sessions with the minimum being two and half hours, except for a PL rush job on my second day.

My pussy bill has come to approx 31 k.

The remaining 39 k has been spent on food, transport, a few meals for the girls and mainly Tanduay and SML.

The average pussy bill has been about USD $60 or AUD $85 per day of action.

The rest works out to be approx. USD $50 or AUD $75 per day for general and other expenses.

Hope this helps anyone budgeting a trip for the first time and looking to take the FL route in The Phils or Cebu.

Remember, lots of pussy can be cheaper than food, alcohol and transport. Enjoy!

_ Phil.

When stationary I spend about 50 k a week, traveling is relative to the destinations, my pussy bill is so low, that's not even worth keeping track of it, all my money goes to the effort of maintaining a western lifestyle while living like Robinson Crusoe. Everything costs double than in US.

While I'm moving around I have no problem with the cheap carinderias, but while at home, I do my best not to become a total savage.
Last week while in Cebu city before returning I went shopping at S&R I spent about 30k, and when I got home and put it all in place, was like nothing happened, I just have lots of stevia now.

If I include flights and visas my costs are about P10 k per day for a 58 day stay.

Round trip flights and visas are about $1000.

Provincial hotels are about P1000-1500.

Provincial pussy is P2000 per night with the occasional infill during the day.

I move frequently while in country, typically only staying in one place a few days before going to another town. A bus ride is less than P500 and is actually faster door to door than hub and spoke flights.

Eating is a surprisingly big number. Compared to the rest of Asia, Philippines street food sucks and even foodhalls are for subsistence only. They keep me alive but only just. Meals at western restaurants in SM, Robinsons etc are P2000 per day. Add another P500 for meeting girls at Jollibee etc.

Daily incidentals, diving, tours etc are about P2000.

A blow out night on Burgos before heading home is about P10,000. A big city fuck is P5000.

As Ugly said, fucking non stop is a very minor part of overall costs.

G.

[BaddHabbit]

The reason I asked is because I may have to go to Bogo soon, and I'm not aware of any mongering going on around there. I was thinking that I missed something, and you may have hidden knowledge about the place.

Bogo, and the region around it, has still not recovered from the earthquake in September. The two-year-old McDonald's has already been demolished and the six month old Jollibee has just been condemned. While the couple of trips I have done since the earthquake have been centred on the hills above Medellin (north of Bogo), it's clear that the whole area is still suffering quite heavily.

I suppose in mongering terms it does mean that there would be a lot of girls and families looking for funds to repair homes and businesses. In terms of other things to do in the area, good luck to you, there's really nothing else going on there.

[Old And Ugly]

Well, I've been here now for just on two weeks and decided to count the cash and see how it's all panned out.

All flights and accomodation were paid prior in advance.

I started out with 100 k and have 30 k left in cash as I write this. Haven't used a credit card or debit card once.

I've had action on 9 of the 13 days with three different girls. All have been FL's.

I've had two all nighters at 3 k per night. And two all nighters at 5 k per night. The rest have been 3 k sessions with the minimum being two and half hours, except for a PL rush job on my second day.

My pussy bill has come to approx 31 k.

The remaining 39 k has been spent on food, transport, a few meals for the girls and mainly Tanduay and SML.

The average pussy bill has been about USD $60 or AUD $85 per day of action.

The rest works out to be approx. USD $50 or AUD $75 per day for general and other expenses.

Hope this helps anyone budgeting a trip for the first time and looking to take the FL route in The Phils or Cebu.

Remember, lots of pussy can be cheaper than food, alcohol and transport. Enjoy!

_ Phil.

When stationary I spend about 50 k a week, traveling is relative to the destinations, my pussy bill is so low, that's not even worth keeping track of it, all my money goes to the effort of maintaining a western lifestyle while living like Robinson Crusoe. Everything costs double than in US.

While I'm moving around I have no problem with the cheap carinderias, but while at home, I do my best not to become a total savage.
Last week while in Cebu city before returning I went shopping at S&R I spent about 30k, and when I got home and put it all in place, was like nothing happened, I just have lots of stevia now.